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Owings Mills, Maryland

• Administer the membership program for the statewide public media network, serving 67,000 members.• Raise over $3 million annually via direct mail and digital marketing strategies.• Supervise 5 development professionals and manage the work of outside consultants.• Develop the MPT family membership, mid-level giving and monthly giving programs.• Oversee the data and cash processing operations and the vehicle donations program.• Serve as Maryland Charity Campaign Loaned Executive .• Serve as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council Member.

Alexandria, Virginia

Spearheaded 2 national education initiatives and disseminated best practies to school leaders. Women In School Leadership Initiative:• Created the National Women's Leadership Consortium to address barriers women face when seeking the superintendency.• Established a mentoring program for aspiring women leaders, resulting in 35% of program participants advancing in their career.• Produced 9-part video series documenting the pathways of women school leaders to the superintendency.Closing the Gap: Turning Data Into Action Initiative:• Developed resources to assist educators in using data to improve classroom instruction and student achievement.• Created with grant partners project website, professional development toolkit, district case studies videos, and software selection & implementation templates.• Organized work of 8 school districts via Communities of Practice.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Partnered with non-profit organizations and developed original programming that helped to raise awareness and address critical issues impacting residents of the DC metro area.• Produced and hosted award-winning cable show "Life Notes." • Provided communications services, including: on-air talent, voice-over services, workshop facilitation, and keynote presentations.

Arlington, Virginia

•Spearheaded PBS Mid-Level Giving Initiative and PBS Sustainer Program, increasing the number of stations adopting the programs, while increasing donors and revenue.•Delivered highly-rated professional development programs. Trained over 500 individuals via 2-day fundraising workshops; trained 50 stations monthly via webinars. Recruited and trained a team of 5 workshop instructors.•Developed educational sessions for annual PBS conferences with more than 1,000 attendees.

Arlington, Virginia

•Served as Project Manager for the new Pledge Data Collection and Reporting System, contributing to the design, development and implementation that resulted in an efficient system for collecting data and reporting of station on-air fundraising drives.•Developed survey research, performance benchmarks and best practices, helping stations to refine their membership programs and increase revenue and donors. •Supervised 2 staff charged with surveying stations, analyzing data and reporting on industry trends.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Oversaw membership program for 2 PBS TV stations and 1 public radio station, serving 65,000 members. • Raised over $4.6 million in revenue annually from direct mail, telemarketing, and on-air campaigns.• Supervised 8 development professionals and oversaw the work of 2 outside consultants. • Oversaw customer service, data management and cash processing operations. • Served as Project Manager for the installation of new membership fundraising software, contributing to the design, development and implementation that resulted in a more efficient system for managing member information and fundraising campaigns.

Greater New York City Area

• Managed membership program for largest PBS station in US, serving 300,000 members.• Raised $13 million annually via direct mail and telemarketing campaigns.• Led a team of 2 development professionals and oversaw the work of 2 outside consultants.

Greater New York City Area

•Oversaw financial operations of $29 million unit; developed monthly forecasts, and served as a resource to departmental vice presidents, providing guidance and expertise to ensure compliance with the budget, processes and procedures.•Led a team of 5 analysts in developing $123 million company budget. Worked with Senior Management to develop annual company budget and strategic plan

Mpm, Public Relations/Image Management

Ba, Urban Studies

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority